Grown Bell Pepper 'Rainbow Bell'?

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Bell Pepper 'Rainbow Bell' — Peppers

70-80days to harvest

7-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant 2-3 weeks after last frost when soil temperature reaches 65°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Multi-colored: red, yellow, orange, purple
Size: 3-4 inches diameter
Shape: Classic bell shape, blocky
Flavour: Sweet, mild, crisp with no heat

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, stuffing, stir-fries, roasting, grilling, colorful garnish

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevil, cutworms
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, blossom end rot
Resistance: Good resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and bacterial leaf spot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving pepper flavor

MarigoldsDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural pest-repelling compounds

TomatoesSimilar growing requirements and can share support structures, though keep adequate spacing

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control aphids

CarrotsLoose soil from carrot growth improves drainage, and carrots don't compete for nutrients

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting predatory insects

ChivesRepels aphids and may help improve pepper growth and disease resistance

Avoid

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of peppers and most other garden vegetables

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes wilting and death in peppers and other nightshades

BrassicasHeavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt pepper growth and fruit production

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 0.715
Fat (g): 0.106
Carbohydrate (g): 4.78
Fibre (g): 0.942
Vitamin C (mg): 99.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.247
Folate (µg): 22.2
Calcium (mg): 7.5
Iron (mg): 0.186
Magnesium (mg): 9
Phosphorus (mg): 16.8
Potassium (mg): 163
Zinc (mg): 0.126
Selenium (µg): 0

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Bell Pepper 'Rainbow Bell'?

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